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Singing the Praises of Collectible Watches
The tenor Freddie De Tommaso fell in love with opera and timepieces as a young boy. Now he shops for high-end examples in the cities where he performs.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Researchers build AI-driven sarcasm detector
Being able to detect lowest form of wit could help AI interact with people more naturally, say scientists. Never mind that it can pass the bar exam, ace medical tests and read bedtime stories with emotion, artificial intelligence will never match ...The Guardian - World -
What Do Cicadas Sound Like? Listen to the Loudest Singing Insects on Earth
As some of the loudest singing insects on Earth are back to chirp at a volume similar to an airplane’s, Americans are rejoicing or covering their ears. Listen to some of the species.The New York Times - Top stories -
Student visa curbs are ‘blunt instrument’, warns St Andrews vice-chancellor
Top universities criticise government plans to limit overseas access to UK institutionsFinancial Times - Business -
George Miller: ‘Where do I keep my Oscar? I swear, I don’t know’
The Furiosa, Mad Max and Happy Feet director talks tap dancing, life as a twin and what he’d tell his younger self. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhat is the best thing about being a twin?. The shared experience. We spent the first 20 ...The Guardian - World -
Chris Pratt mourns his 'Guardians' stunt double Tony McFarr: 'Never forget his toughness'
Tony McFarr, who was the stunt double for Chris Pratt in the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' films, was found dead Monday, The Times confirmed. He was 47.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Chris Pratt pays tribute to Tony McFarr, his stunt double who died suddenly at 47
Chris Pratt paid tribute to his late stunt double Tony McFarr in a heartfelt message on social media in which Pratt remembered their time on several movie sets together.NBC News - Top stories -
Jake Gyllenhaal sings his way through Season 49 finale of 'Saturday Night Live'
Jake Gyllenhaal hosted the season finale of 'SNL,' with his opening monologue laying the groundwork for the show's upcoming historic 50th season.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Mercedes-Benz workers at an Alabama plant voted against joining the UAW, blunting the union's efforts to organize drives at foreign-owned factories.
Mercedes-Benz workers at an Alabama plant voted against joining the UAW, blunting the union’s efforts to organize drives at foreign-owned factories.The Wall Street Journal - World
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Passengers tell of horror flight in which British man, 73, dies
Authorities say the man "likely" died of a heart attack; seven others are critically injured.BBC News - Top stories -
Injured Singapore Airlines passenger carried off flight
A passenger injured by severe turbulence is carried off flight SQ321 at Bangkok airport.BBC News - Top stories - Travel -
'Time is of the essence': £210,000 interim infected blood payment announced
Some 30,000 NHS patients were infected with hepatitis and HIV - the compensation could hit £10bn in total.BBC News - Top stories -
Water firms ask for bill rises of between 24% and 91%
Southern Water wants to increase its bills by £436 a year, but is not expected to get approval.BBC News - Top stories -
Second woman from nursery where baby died charged
Police say the charges are not related to the death of Genevieve Meehan in May 2022.BBC News - Top stories